Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder are engaged in discussions about the next step of Westbrook's career, league sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Both sides understand that the time has come to explore trade talks after Paul George was dealt to the Clippers, including the possibility that Westbrook gets traded before the start of next season.

The 30-year-old Westbrook has four-years and $170 million left on his contract.